CONTACT US:
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-896-8626
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Tampa Bay Estuary Program
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-893-2765
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Funding for this project was obtained through Tampa Bay Estuary Program specialty license plate funds.
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Additional funding for this project was obtained through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Fund.
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In and around Tampa Bay, managed areas that provide recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors to the area. Boaters can visit several barrier islands and spend the day basking on the beach. Fishermen can wet a line in the hopes of catching a trophy trout, snook, or red drum.
These managed areas also provide a refuge for many plants and animals that call this area home. Many of the barrier islands serve as nesting and resting areas for birds. Seagrass beds and mangrove roots provide areas for many bird species to feed. Gopher tortoises and box turtles can be found in the upland areas of several state parks.
This section of the Web site highlights managed areas that provide boating and fishing opportunities to residents and visitors or protect habitat for the bay's plants and animals.
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County Parks and Preserves: Information for and links to county parks that provide boating and/or fishing access.
State Parks and Preserves: Information for and links to state parks that provide boating and/or fishing access.
Aquatic Preserves: Information describing an aquatic preserve and a list of the aquatic preserves around Tampa Bay.
National Wildlife Refuges: A list of the National Wildlife Refuges around Tampa Bay.
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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about this Web site, please e-mail us at Boating_Guides@MyFWC.com.
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